Zeiss
35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
 vs
Leica Summarit
35mm f/2.5

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.5
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 At its widest, the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Cheaper $948.00 vs $1,895.00
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 The best price we've seen is $947 cheaper (around 50% less)
Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m Learn more about
the Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Reasons to consider the Leica 35mm f/2.5

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Leica 35mm f/2.5 vs the Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m.
Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5 Learn more about
the Leica 35mm f/2.5

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Aperture Wide aperture Help
35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m:f/2
35mm f/2.5 :f/2.5
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4

Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$5,150
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Compare the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Low light lens
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 XF R vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 XF R vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Low light lens

$3,195
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Summicron 35mm f/2 M vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Compare the Summicron 35mm f/2 M vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Leica Summicron 28mm f/2

Leica Summicron 28mm f/2

Low light lens

$4,295
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Summicron 28mm f/2 vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Compare the Summicron 28mm f/2 vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Fujifilm 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro

Fujifilm 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro

Macro lens

$649
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Compare the 60mm f/2.4 XF Macro vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5

Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,699
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k

Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k

Sports lens

$1,228
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZK Planar T* Pentax-k vs the 35mm f/2 ZM Biogon T* Leica-m

Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m

Lens

$860
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 35mm f/2.8 C Biogon T* ZM Leica-m vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Low light lens

$1,200
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Summarit 35mm f/2.5

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